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Councilman says Florida gun permits are on their way out in Philly
Philadelphia police soon may be enforcing a city ordinance that closes a regulatory loophole allowing more people to carry concealed weap ...
13 years ago
Woman’s family sues the city over abortion clinic death
The family of a refugee who died after a botched abortion at a Philadelphia clinic have sued the city over her death. The lawsuit ...
13 years ago
Occupy Philadelphia appeals permit that says ‘no’ to camping out
Members of Occupy Philadelphia are appealing the restrictions the city wants to impose if the group moves to a new location. Gwen ...
13 years ago
Group issues list of potentially dangerous toys
With the arrival of the holiday season, it’s buyer beware for toy shoppers. And, once again, a Philadelphia-based research gro ...
13 years ago
Oyster Creek safety panel appointment disappoints environmentalists
New Jersey environmentalists are not happy with the state’s latest appointment to the Oyster Creek safety advisory panel. That gro ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia DA gives tips for safe shopping online and at the mall
Holiday shopping means being extra careful for thieves both cyber and physical. Philadelphia District Attorney Seth William ...
13 years ago
Philadelphia’s Christmas Village moves to Love Park
Philadelphia’s outdoor Christmas Village is back, but this year it’s in a new location. The Christmas Village i ...
13 years ago
As celebratory season begins, Corbett renews call to privatize Pa. liquor stores
Opponents of privatizing Pennsylvania’s liquor system say the move would benefit large corporations and wholesalers, and terminate ...
13 years ago
Free Saturday parking at Philadelphia meters through New Year’s
Congratulations on making it through the Thanksgiving food fest and the Black Friday shopping. Now just in time for Small Business ...
13 years ago
Retailers prepare to thwart potential thefts by ‘flash mobs’
Stores across the Delaware Valley are packed with shoppers this Black Friday. Many retailers have more than paying customers on the ...
13 years ago
Thanksgiving travelers be warned: Philadelphia roads closed for parade
Happy Thanksgiving! The only thing standing between you and the turkey is several large floats, marching bands and road closures. ...
13 years ago
The Philadelphia Parking Authority and other places you might want to go the day before Thanksgiving
What’s wrong with this picture? That’s the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s Bureau of Administrative Adjudicatio ...
13 years ago
Pollster George Gallup Jr. dies at 81
Pollster George Gallup Jr. has died in New Jersey, a year after being diagnosed with liver cancer. Family members say the Princeto ...
13 years ago
Feds flag Pa. insurer for ‘unreasonable’ rates
Taunya English’s story is part of a project on health in the states, a partnership between WHYY, NPR and Kaiser Health News. ...
13 years ago
Delaware Salvation Army bell-ringers begin annual kettle fundraising drive
It’s another sound of the season: bell-ringers are standing by traditional red kettles around the state as the Salvation Army ...
13 years ago